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Evaluation of heat treatment for inactivation of norovirus genogroup II in foods
The effective food processing technology is a key step in eliminating human noroviruses in foods mainly due to their stability in diverse...
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Oral Administration of Limosilactobacillus reuteri KBL346 Ameliorates Influenza Virus A/PR8 Infection in Mouse
Influenza virus infection is an important public-health concern because of its high transmissibility and potential for severe complications. To...
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Exploration of Modern Biotechnology Trends in Functional Foods
Modern biotechnology has played a significant role in human welfare in a more sustainable way. In the past two decades, biotechnology has improved...
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Microalgae Photosynthesis for Nutrient Recovery and Value Addition
The current chapter discusses the potential applications of microalgae in various fields, including human health, nutrition, and biofuel production....
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A Sustainable and Equitable Blue Recovery to the COVID-19 Crisis
A healthy ocean is the foundation for prosperous, healthy and vibrant economies. There is an unprecedented opportunity, through global stimulus and...
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Foodborne Viral Pathogen Big Data: Genomic Analysis
Despite advances in hygienic measures and vaccine development, foodborne viral diseases remain frequent. Common foodborne viruses such as norovirus,...
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Role of pepper mild mottle virus as a tracking tool for fecal pollution in aquatic environments
The plant pathogen pepper mild mottle virus (PMMoV) has recently been proposed as a water quality indicator, it is a RNA virus belonging to the genus Tobamovirus...
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Genetic Engineering of Squash for Food and Health Security
Squashes are widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical countries. They are protective foods rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber. Genetic...
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Challenge of Virus Disease Threats to Ensuring Sustained Uptake of Vitamin-A-Rich Sweetpotato in Africa
Orange-fleshed sweetpotatoes (OFSP) are a rich source of pro-vitamin A and can alleviate vitamin A deficiency in the develo** world. In Africa,...
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Suppressor to Survival: RNAi as a Molecular Weapon in Arms Race Between Virus and Host
The sessile nature of the plant kingdom has developed various defense strategies in response to viral attack with different degrees of success. RNA...
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Structural and biosynthetic diversity of plantaricins from Lactiplantibacillus
AbstractLactiplantibacillus plantarum ( L. plantarum ) produces an antimicrobial peptide known as plantaricin. Plantaricin-producing L. plantarum is...
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Zinc and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: From Clinical Study to Animal Experiment
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract (GI) with a high incidence rate globally, and IBD...
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Bioactive compounds, nutritional profile and health benefits of colostrum: a review
Bovine colostrum is defined as first milk by milching animals responsible for providing the innate immunity to the neonatal and possess many...
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Structure, preparation, and biological activity of sulfated polysaccharides from the genus Caulerpa (Chlorophyta): A review
Seaweeds have garnered attention in recent years as a potential source of useful metabolites and bioactive compounds. The genus Caulerpa , with...
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Street traders’ contribution to food security: lessons from fresh produce traders’ experiences in South Africa during Covid-19
Street traders play a key role in the food system in South Africa and many other countries. Despite their importance, the operations of street...
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From Cirrhosis to the Dysbiosis (A Loop of Cure or Complications?)
Gut dysbiosis and liver cirrhosis are two corelated complications that highly disturbs the metabolism of a normal human body. Liver cirrhosis is...
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Fructose-Containing Plant Carbohydrates: Biological Activities and Medical Applications
AbstractThe review considers the chemical structure specifics and distribution in plants for fructose-containing carbohydrates (fructans). Various...
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Exploring the potential of xylooligosaccharides as prebiotics: insights from CAZymes families and their emerging health benefits
Converting xylan from the hemicellulosic fraction of lignocellulose into xylooligosaccharides (XOS) has attracted intense research focus in the...
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Miscellaneous CNS Viral Infections: Underappreciated Causes of Neurologic Disease
Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) is from the family, Arenaviridae, having single- stranded RNA genome. Adult lymphocytic choriomeningitis...
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Production and Use of Hydrolates from the Distillation Process of Aromatic Plants
Lavender (Lavandula sp.), thyme (Thymus sp. and Thymbra sp.), oregano (Origanum sp.), savory (Satureja sp.), mints (Mentha sp.), sage (Salvia...